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Pakistan Warns India Over Indus Water Dispute, Threatens to “Cut the Hands” of Anyone Blocking Its Water
Tensions between India and Pakistan appear to be rising once again, this time over the Indus water dispute. A Pakistani minister has reportedly issued a strong warning to India, saying that any attempt to block Pakistan’s share of water would lead to a “severe response.” A video of the statement has gone viral, although its authenticity has not been independently verified.
The issue comes after India reportedly suspended aspects of the Indus Waters Treaty following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
Recently, Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressed a press conference. During the briefing, Malik accused India of trying to exert control over Pakistan’s share of river waters and warned of consequences if such actions continue.
Recently, Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressed a press conference. During the briefing, Malik accused India of trying to exert control over Pakistan’s share of river waters and warned of consequences if such actions continue.
According to reports from Pakistani media, Malik said, “Whoever tries to interfere with Pakistan’s water will get a response.” In the viral video, he can also be heard saying, “We have already declared that whoever puts their hands on our water, we will cut those hands.”
He further alleged that India is not fully complying with the water-sharing treaty. Malik stated that the Indus Waters Treaty is an international agreement and Pakistan has always respected it, adding that his country would not allow violations of its rights.
He also remarked that the Indian leadership has threatened to restrict water flow into Pakistan.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar defended Pakistan’s position, saying the treaty remains in force and India’s objections have not been accepted on any international platform. He also reiterated that Pakistan’s leadership considers water a “lifeline and red line.”
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar defended Pakistan’s position, saying the treaty remains in force and India’s objections have not been accepted on any international platform. He also reiterated that Pakistan’s leadership considers water a “lifeline and red line.”
Meanwhile, India has not issued an official response to these latest remarks. However, in earlier statements, India strongly rejected similar claims. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described such reports as “desperate attempts to divert attention from Pakistan’s internal issues and human rights concerns,” rejecting the allegations outright.
Pakistani defence minister had also previously warned that Pakistan would not hesitate to go to war if its water supply from India were threatened, further escalating rhetoric around the issue.
